Divorces are messy, but common, and far too many people enter into divorce proceedings without going through the appropriate steps first. If a split is on your horizon, tend to the following legal and financial preparations before proceeding any further:
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Financially
1. Gather all financial records.
If you and your ex are still on good terms, this is going to be easier. Regardless, it is important that both of you are up to date on your exact financial situation. Gather your records, disclose any debts – even personal ones – that were incurred before the divorce. And remember, the financial institutions to which you owe money don’t care whether you’re staying together or parting ways. They do, however, expect you to continue paying the bills.
Image: flickr.com/photos/marcogomes
Financially
1. Gather all financial records.
If you and your ex are still on good terms, this is going to be easier. Regardless, it is important that both of you are up to date on your exact financial situation. Gather your records, disclose any debts – even personal ones – that were incurred before the divorce. And remember, the financial institutions to which you owe money don’t care whether you’re staying together or parting ways. They do, however, expect you to continue paying the bills.
